An inventor spends a lot of time developing new ideas and is usually not as diligent regarding the paperwork. This is one of the many ways Idea Design Studio can help inventors secure their products. Here are the different types of patents available.

1. AN INVENTOR SPENDS A LOT OF TIME DEVELOPING NEW IDEAS AND IS USUALLY NOT AS DILIGENT REGARDING THE
PAPERWORK. THIS IS ONE OF THE MANY WAYS IDEA DESIGN STUDIO CAN HELP INVENTORS SECURE THEIR PRODUCTS.
HERE ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PATENTS AVAILABLE.

2.  The utility patent is the most common type
of patent, although that doesn't make it the
easiest to secure. It has to do with
technology, how something works,
mechanical things, chemicals,
pharmaceuticals, or software. It could be
incredibly basic and simple like a nut or bolt,
or it could be much more complex. It can be
described using drawings, tables, a
flowchart, software, or even in chemical
compositions. The most complicated part
about a utility patent is the incredibly
detailed and meticulously written
description. A lot of time and effort goes
into preparing a utility patent.

3.  The design patent is unique to the United
States, other countries call them designs or
design registrations, but do not consider them
patents. The ornamental design is what is
covered in US design patents. Specific things
like shape, size, and color that make the item
unique and distinctive are what the design
patent covers. It's simple to explain the design
structure, as it can easily be shown using
drawings. Those would be sufficient for a
design patent application. A utility patent
would have to accompany it to talk about how
the item works.

4.  A plant patent is very
rare. They aren't hard to
get, but are extremely
specific. For example,
breeders of hybrid roses
would be interested in
plant patents, but most
people will never have a
need for such a patent.

5.  The process for securing a patent may be lengthy,
but the provisional patent is much quicker. This
provisional patent will protect your idea or design
while the real patent is in the works. Inventors
need to work fast on the provisional to be
protected. Luckily, it is not as complicated or
intense as applying for a utility or design patent,
so it will not take as much time. The provisional
patent is good for exactly one year. There is no
extension granted, so use that time wisely.